Nightforce Competition
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Sightmark Citadel
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Nightforce Competition
The Nightforce Competition 15-55x52 scope offers exceptional resolving power through its advanced ED glass and superior lens coatings, ensuring outstanding clarity across its entire magnification range. Weighing just 27.8 ounces, it is 24% lighter than the 12-42 x 56 Benchrest scope, enhancing maneuverability without sacrificing performance. This scope features a side parallax adjustment turret for precise focus from 25 yards to infinity, essential for minimizing optical distortion. Hi-Speed windage and elevation adjustments of .125 MOA come standard with ZeroStop, providing positive and repeatable adjustments over a lifetime of use. The non-illuminated DDR-2 reticle offers maximum precision for competitive shooters, making this scope an ideal choice for serious target applications.
Sightmark Citadel
The Sightmark Citadel is built for precision, offering a first focal plane reticle that adjusts with magnification to maintain consistent subtensions for accurate ranging at any level. This feature is ideal for long-range shooting, making range estimation simple and reliable. One of the key advantages of the Citadel is its red illuminated reticle, which enhances target visibility in low light, ensuring you don’t miss your shot in challenging conditions. I found the exposed, low-profile locking turrets to be incredibly user-friendly, providing quick adjustments when needed while the locking mechanism ensures accuracy even under stress. The 30mm single-piece tube, made from aircraft-grade aluminum, gives the scope exceptional durability, withstanding recoil and ensuring precise alignment over time. Finally, the fully multi-coated optics provide superb image quality, maximizing light transmission and delivering bright, accurate visuals.
Basic Details
Brand | Color | Style | Sport | Item Weight | Material | |
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Nightforce Competition | Nightforce | Black | Modern Sporting | Hunting | 27.87 Ounces | Glass |
Sightmark Citadel | Sightmark | Black | 3-18x50 LR2 | Hunting, Paintball, Airsoft | 26.1 Ounces | Aluminum |
Magnification & Range
Magnification | Parallax Setting | |
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Nightforce Competition | 15-55x | 25 yards to infinity |
Sightmark Citadel | 3-18x | 25 yards to infinity |
Performance Insights
Eye Relief | Zoom Ratio | FOV | Night Vision | |
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Nightforce Competition | 3.5 inches | 3.7:1 | 8.1 Degrees | No |
Sightmark Citadel | 3 Inches | 6:1 | 6.5° - 1.1° | No |
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Diameter & Tube Size
Tube Size | Tube Diameter | Objective Diameter | |
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Nightforce Competition | 30mm | 30mm | 52mm |
Sightmark Citadel | 30mm | 30mm | 50mm |
Compatibility
Compatible Devices | Mounting Type | |
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Nightforce Competition | Handgun | Cantilever Mount |
Sightmark Citadel | Rifle | Picatinny Mount |
Additional Features
Reticle | Max Elevation Adjustment | |
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Nightforce Competition | DDR-2 | 100 MOA |
Sightmark Citadel | Mil-Dot | 60 MOA |
Built for Tough Conditions
Waterproof | Fogproof | Shockproof | |
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Nightforce Competition | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Sightmark Citadel | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Accessories & Warranty
Includes | Warranty | |
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Nightforce Competition | Includes Screw In Lens Covers, Cleaning Fob/Cleaning Cloth, Multi-Tool, Stickers, Owners Manual & Sunshade | Limited lifetime warranty |
Sightmark Citadel | Sunshade, Throw lever, Lens caps, Battery, Manual | Limited Lifetime Warranty |